Carefully separate the two halves of your Companion (fig 29)
by pulling upwards on the release mechanism knob (fig 27) and
tilting backwards the rear chassis. Lift the front chassis upwards
with the aid of the ‘C’ handle, until the front chassis is
completely separated from the rear chassis.
Your Companion is now dismantled into six basic parts (fig 30).
You can now load your Companion Scooter into your car
(see fig 15, page 16)
Caution:
Protect clothing when lifting Scooter parts, some
components may have lubricating fluids on their surfaces.
Work out the best position to stow each part of your machine,
this will vary with different car designs. An old blanket can be
used to stop the various parts rubbing against each other.
It is good practice to stand batteries upright and locate them
so they do not move and touch the battery posts on any metal
framework. Your Companion will increase the load in your car,
please remember this and adjust your driving to suit this
condition.
Note:
In some small cars the seat my meed to be stowed on
the rear seat of the vehicle. Use the cars safety belt to secure
the seat in position.
Caution:
The body mouldings on your Companion have not
been designed for lifting your machine. Use the firm metal
lifting handles only.
Warning:
Take care when lifting heavy parts. If in doubt always
seek assistance when lifting parts into or out of your vehicle.
When using access ramps to load your Companion into a car,
always keep your body clear of your scooter to prevent
entrapment. Never ride your scooter when loading it into a
vehicle, failure to observe this warning could put you into a
dangerous situation.
Always make certain your scooter and any ancillary parts are
correctly tied down in the carrying vehicle to prevent
movement during acceleration and braking. Most modern cars
have anchor points in the floor for this procedure.
Remember you have increased the load in your car, please take
account of this and modify your driving accordingly.
Warning:
Always make certain that your scooter is stored in
the carrying vehicle with the ‘Freewheel’ system in the engaged
position (see page 9).
FIG 27
FIG 28
FIG 29
19
FIG 26
FIG 30
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
The Seat.
4
Rear Chassis Powered Unit.
2
The Batteries.
5
Steering Platform Chassis.
3
The Basket.
6
Battery Cover.
